# Vietnamese child prodigies

Vietnamese child prodigies (Vietnamese: Thần đồng Đất Việt) is a Vietnamese comic series. The first volume is called 'Shaman calls grapefruit' and was published by Tre Publishing House on February 16, 2002. Initially, the work was carried out by Le Linh and the Phan Thi Company. After writing the story for a while, Le Linh stopped writing this comic, and writing stories as well as related work are now done by the Phan Thi company. The series was previously published by Tre Publishing House, followed by Van Hoa Sai Gon Publishing House, Thoi Dai Publishing House (from episode 130 to episode 153), Dai Hoc Su Pham Ho Chi Minh City Publishing House (from episode 154 to episode 168) and now the Dan Tri Publishing House (from episode 169 onwards). With over 100 novels, it, along with the related comics Vietnamese Science Prodigy, Vietnamese Fine Arts Prodigy and the Vietnam Mathematics Prodigy, Vietnamese Prodigy Hoang Sa-Truong Sa, is considered to be Vietnam's longest and most successful comic until the present time. An average of one volume per month of Vietnamese Prodigy (printed in black and white) and three new color comics of the related Vietnamese Prodigy (including Science, Mathematics and Fine Arts) was released.

## Plot

Set in the late Lê dynasty, the events of the series do not match with the historical record. However, most of the major events that happen in the Vietnamese Prodigy series are based on real historical events of Vietnam. This series tells the story of the life of Le Ti, a poinsettia of Dai Viet along with his close friends Suu Eo, Dan Beo and Ca Meo. The birth of Ti was abnormal. In his previous life he was an intelligent god full of knowledge onofHeaven, and was reincarnated on Earth to help Dai Viet. Ti's mother is Hai Hau, who, after plowing, got tired and sat on the rock to rest, after which she then got pregnant and gave birth to him.
Since childhood, Ti shows himself as a pious son, eager to learn and intelligent. Even Do Kiet, his teacher, is surprised by his knowledge. In Phan Thi village, with his intellect, he also helps his mother, his friends and the people in the village to solve many difficult problems. He passes three exams, Thi Huong, Thi Hoi and Thi Dinh excellently, and becomes the youngest poinsettia of Dai Viet. Later, he is also recognized as the Poinsettia of both Dai Viet and the North Empire.
Ti along with Suu, Dan and Ca Meo also have great success in supporting King Le against the invasion of Dai Minh and deal with the emissaries that Dai Minh dispatches. In court, his incorruptibility and integrity cause princess Phuong Thin to fall in love with him, which is the reason that Prime Minister Tao Hong and his children consider Le Ti to be a thorn in their sides and find ways to humiliate him. In the majority of the stories he is the winner. Also thanks to an outstanding intellect, the king trustfully gives Ti envoy responsibility to the North Empire many times. Over there, Ti also encounters many obstacles from the North Emperor and Prime Minister Vuong attempts to assassinate him and damage the prestige of Dai Viet, even nearly killing him some times. Despite being a Lord, the King still allows him to come home to take care of his mother and help the villagers.

## Characters

There are 12 main characters in the series, with names that correspond to the Chinese zodiacs: Ti (Mouse), Suu (Ox), Dan (Tiger), Meo (Rabbit or Cat), Thin (Dragon), Ty (Snake), Ngo (Horse), Mui (Goat), Than (Monkey), Dau (Rooster), Tuat (Dog) and Hoi (Pig).
Of the 12 main characters of the series, the majority are young people, excluding one adult, Guard Duong Ba Tuat.
Le Ti (also known as Ti or Ti Sún) was previously Van Tinh Quan, God from heaven, reincarnated, and the youngest Poinsettia of Vietnam. He's intellectual, quick to learn, clever, and has a bright face and good memory. The North empire admires his intelligence and the Emperor of the North appoints him as Poinsettia of both Countries. He saves Dai Viet and Phan Thi Village from dangerous situations many times.
He serves as Dai Viet's chief ambassador to the North Empire, borderland inspection specialist Lieutenant General, Supreme Commander, leads entire people against foreign enemies, the Chief Examiner, and briefly serves as Chancellor. He is arranged to marry princess Phuong Thin, but refuses to, so his Chancellor title is revoked. Afterward he serves as one of the King's masterminds.